What's the earliest time of day you've seen a bear?

[Oregonboy]

To all the spring bear boys out there:

It seems like most bear hunting takes place in the afternoon and early evening. The earliest I've ever seen a bear was 9:30AM, but I'm curious what others are seeing. Are you guys seeing bears in the morning or mainly afternoons and early evenings?

What's the earliest you've seen one?

 

[RustyHazen]

I shot mine two weeks ago at 8:05 am. Two other bears I’d seen the night before were visible from first light. One hadn’t moved 30 yards from where I’d seen him the night before.

 

[Mtnmilsurp]

I’ve chased them away from my chickens all hours of the night.

 

[rclouse79]

First light, right by where we saw him the night before. Good thing we were up early, because he went behind a tree and napped for most of the day. We would have thought he moved on if we hadn’t seen him.

 

[*zap*]

As soon as the zoo opens.

 

[BAKPAKR]

I have shot a few bears right after daylight. Most have been later in the day though.

 

[92xj]

4 days ago, wrapping up a hunt and heading home, I saw two bears, one at 5:45am and the other at 6:15am, eating grass on side of forest road while heavy rain came down. 4 days before, saw 2 bears between 11am and 11:45am. I shot my bear at 9:00pm, go figure.

 

[rclouse79]

4 days ago, wrapping up a hunt and heading home, I saw two bears, one at 5:45am and the other at 6:15am, eating grass on side of forest road while heavy rain came down. 4 days before, saw 2 bears between 11am and 11:45am. I shot my bear at 9:00pm, go figure.

The last couple hours are definitely best, but a lot of guys would make you believe there is zero chance of seeing one in the morning. I am surprised how many guys sleep in when bear hunting.

 

[Oregonboy]

All this pre-noon activity is encouraging. Thanks for sharing everyone.

 

[tkhuntsman]

To all the spring bear boys out there:

It seems like most bear hunting takes place in the afternoon and early evening. The earliest I've ever seen a bear was 9:30AM, but I'm curious what others are seeing. Are you guys seeing bears in the morning or mainly afternoons and early evenings?

What's the earliest you've seen one?

One of the biggest black bears I have ever seen and put a stalk on was at daylight in the morning. Unfortunately it didn't work out but I have seen several bears in the early morning. I see them at almost all hours of the day especially in the fall.

 

[ORhunter74]

I’ve seen the most bears earlier in the day. Before 3 or so. Killed one around 7:30 am and another around 2:30 pm. Most recent one was seen around 11:00 am. I hunt more heavily wooded areas/ old logging roads rather than clear cuts. I’m guessing that plays into what times I’m seeing them.

 

[JD Jones]

First light of the day. Jumped him on the way in and as the day light broke I saw the biggest bear of my life climbing up a slide

 

[Jake Larsen]

Just killed one at 7:30am on Saturday. From my experience, even when it’s hot they’ll shade up on/in the fringes of timber and feed in the morning. Harder to see, but they’re eating. IMHO most people who say they never see bears in the morning hardly ever are looking for bears in the mornings…


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[idahomuleys]

Seen 3 or 4 right at first light before sunrise. Killed 1 of them. All of them looked to be above average bears.

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[Honyock]

2:00 A.M. when I stepped out of the tent to take a leak.